Professional Overview

Kelly leads the Trust & Wealth Management department at Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville, steering the department’s commitment to serving clients with absolute integrity and care. He brings nearly 15 years of deep financial services sector experience to the desk, specializing in corporate fiduciary administration and sustainable asset growth.

Prior to taking on the Chief Trust Officer role, Kelly spent a decade at the Arkansas State Bank Department, where he operated as a Certified Bank Examination Manager and Trust Supervisor. In this regulatory role, he was responsible for the direct fiduciary oversight of both major regional institutions and community bank groups across the state. His comprehensive background also highlights extensive hands-on experience in trust and brokerage operations, as well as several years operating as a licensed financial advisor.

Key Specialties

• Fiduciary Oversight & Structural Compliance
• Corporate Bond Administration
• Trust and Brokerage Operations Management
• Wealth Management Strategy & Asset Protection

Education & Credentials

• Certified Bank Examination Manager – Trust Supervisor (Arkansas State Bank Department)
• B.B.A. in Finance, University of Central Arkansas (Class of 2010)